Season Four of of the Emmy-winning television series VICE on HBO features a compelling segment titled “Beating Blindness” that features Medical Eye Center’s cornea specialist, Dr. Matt Oliva. Correspondent Isobel Yeung travels to Ethiopia to meet Dr. Oliva while working with the Himalayan Cataract Project. While in Ethiopia, Isobel shadows Dr. Oliva and the surgical team as they perform nearly 700 surgeries over the course of a week.
Local Holiday Gems: Beyond The Black Friday Rush
If you’ve ever stood in line for Black Friday shopping deals, you know it’s not a relaxing experience. Lines often stretch around the store, with sales beginning before sunup. So, while searching for a great